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H. R. 8389 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report to the Secretary of Education each incident of antisemitism reported to campus security authorities or local police agencies.
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:514
H. R. 8389, known as the “College Antisemitism Transparency Act”, proposes changes to the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill requires colleges and universities to report every incident of antisemitism reported to campus security or local police to the Secretary of...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants colleges to tell a big school boss about any mean things done to Jewish people, like saying bad things or hurting them. If schools don't follow the rules to treat people fairly, they might lose their money from the government.
S. 5161 — To amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance on the ground of religion, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for rigorous enforcement of prohibitions against discrimination by institutions of higher education on the basis of antisemitism, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,975
The bill S. 5161, also known as the "Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act of 2024," aims to enhance anti-discrimination protections in educational programs by amending the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include religious discrimination as grounds for violation. It...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that schools and colleges that get help from the government treat everyone fairly, and it especially wants to stop people from being mean to Jewish students. It also promises that churches and religious groups don't have to follow the same rules, but it makes sure everyone can still say what they want.
H. R. 7945 — To provide a definition of antisemitism for the enforcement of covered civil rights laws.
April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,144
H.R. 7945, known as the “Define to Defeat Act of 2024,” aims to provide a clear definition of antisemitism, guided by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition, for use in enforcing civil rights laws. The bill requires federal departments and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7945 wants to clearly define what being unkind to Jewish people means, using a well-known definition, so everyone can understand and follow the rules. It asks the government to teach people about this definition to help stop any unfair treatment.
H. RES. 883 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the slogan, from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free is antisemitic and its use must be condemned.
April 16, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:155
H. RES. 883 expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives that the slogan "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" is considered antisemitic and should be condemned. The resolution highlights that this slogan is associated with calls for the eradication of...
Simple Explanation
The House of Representatives wants everyone to know that saying "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" is not okay because it sounds mean to Jewish people and might cause trouble. They think people saying this should stop because it makes it harder for everyone to get along.
H. RES. 1476 — Encouraging the Department of State and civil society to further the Abraham Accords by encouraging peace and tolerance in education.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:356
H. RES. 1476 encourages the United States Department of State and civil society to promote peace and acceptance through education as part of the Abraham Accords. The resolution supports expanding these accords to other nations and encourages reforms in educational systems...
Simple Explanation
The bill encourages grown-ups in charge, like the U.S. Department of State, to work with people worldwide to teach kids to be nice and get along instead of fighting or using mean words, especially in schools. They want everyone to help spread this idea and make sure when countries make friends, it's really helpful and safe for everyone.
H. R. 9102 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit students convicted of hate crimes for conduct that occurred during a campus protest from being eligible for student loans or loan forgiveness.
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:377
H. R. 9102 aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prevent students who are convicted of hate crimes that occur during campus protests from being eligible for student loans or loan forgiveness. The bill specifies that such students will lose eligibility for any...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9102 is a law idea that says if a student does something really mean during a protest at their school and gets in big trouble for it, they can't use certain types of school money help anymore. This means they can’t get money to pay back loans or ask for their loans to be forgiven.
H. RES. 1543 — Condemning Tucker Carlson’s decision to give a platform to Holocaust revisionist views for which perpetuating harmful falsehoods, fostering antisemitism, and undermining the fight against hate and bigotry.
October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:290
H. RES. 1543 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that condemns Tucker Carlson for giving a platform to Holocaust revisionist views, which spread harmful falsehoods and foster antisemitism. The resolution criticizes Carlson for not challenging these views and...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big group of grown-ups saying they're upset because a TV person, Tucker Carlson, shared wrong and hurtful ideas about a very sad event in history called the Holocaust. They want everyone to remember the real story to stop people from being mean and saying untrue things.
S. 4127 — To provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,117
S. 4127, titled the "Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2024," aims to address antisemitism by considering the definition of antisemitism from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. The bill emphasizes using this definition to enforce federal antidiscrimination laws,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to use a special definition of antisemitism to help stop unfair treatment of Jewish people at schools. It’s like having a rulebook to make sure everyone is treated kindly and fairly.
H. RES. 1114 — Denouncing the rise of Islamophobia and antisemitism across the country.
April 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:219
H. RES. 1114 is a resolution presented in the House of Representatives aiming to denounce the growing incidents of Islamophobia and antisemitism in the United States. It highlights specific recent events where individuals were targeted and harmed due to their religion or ethnicity. The...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, the people in charge want everyone to stop being mean to others because of their religion. They are asking for help from internet companies to make sure no one spreads mean words online, and they want to give places like community centers and churches some extra help to stay safe.
S. 4091 — To strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States.
April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,161
S. 4091, the “Countering Antisemitism Act," aims to enhance the U.S. efforts in combating antisemitism. It introduces a National Coordinator role to oversee the federal initiatives and establishes an Interagency Task Force dedicated to counter antisemitism. The bill also...
Simple Explanation
In the Countering Antisemitism Act, a person is chosen to help make sure everyone in the government is working together to stop bad actions against Jewish people, and there will be special lessons to teach kids about the history and culture of Jewish people. They also set May as a special month to celebrate Jewish traditions and keep their communities safe.
H. R. 8606 — To reauthorize the Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to support Holocaust education programs, and for other purposes.
July 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,250
H.R. 8606, titled the “Never Again Education Reauthorization and Study Act of 2024," seeks to extend funding for Holocaust education programs through fiscal year 2030. The bill also mandates the Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to conduct a study on Holocaust education...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8606 is a plan to give more money to teach kids about the Holocaust until the year 2030, and it also wants to learn how well these lessons are taught in schools across the country.
H. RES. 1215 — Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to join in efforts to educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American community.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:278
H. RES. 1215 is a resolution urging elected officials and community leaders to educate the public about the achievements and contributions of Jewish Americans. This resolution highlights the importance of acknowledging Jewish American Heritage Month and calls for action...
Simple Explanation
This is a special request for leaders to help teach people about how Jewish Americans have made the country better and to work on stopping negative feelings toward them. The idea is to celebrate their history and make sure everyone learns about the good things they've done.
H. RES. 1215 — Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to join in efforts to educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American community.
June 03, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:124
H. RES. 1215 is a resolution in the House of Representatives calling on elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society leaders to strongly condemn and counter antisemitism. It highlights the significant contributions of Jewish Americans in various fields, such as...
Simple Explanation
This resolution is like a call to action for leaders and teachers to speak up against bad behavior like bullying, especially against Jewish people, and to teach everyone about all the good things Jewish Americans have done. It also asks adults to make sure Jewish people feel safe where they live and go to school.
S. 3717 — To prohibit United States voluntary contributions to the United Nations.
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January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,076
The bill S. 3717, titled the “Preventing Terrorism at the U.N. Act of 2024,” aims to stop the United States from making voluntary contributions to the United Nations, specifically targeting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). The bill...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop the U.S. from giving extra money to the United Nations because one of its groups, helping people who lost their homes, was accused of doing bad things. It says that the U.N. has to make some changes before the U.S. will give money again, like making sure these groups aren't doing anything wrong.
H. RES. 1207 — Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota for her recent hateful comments and history of antisemitism.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:120
H. RES. 1207 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives on May 7, 2024, that seeks to officially censure Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota for her remarks about Jewish students, which are characterized as hateful and antisemitic. The resolution details...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1207 is a plan from the U.S. House of Representatives to officially scold Representative Ilhan Omar for saying things about Jewish people that some believe are hurtful and mean. This is like telling someone they shouldn't say those kinds of things because they might make others feel upset or unsafe.
S. RES. 707 — Recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the society and culture of the United States.
May 23, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:335
S. RES. 707 is a resolution from the U.S. Senate that highlights the importance of Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to honor and celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the culture and society of the United States. The resolution acknowledges historical...
Simple Explanation
This Senate resolution is like a special appreciation day to say "thank you" to Jewish Americans for all the wonderful things they've done for America. It also talks about helping stop mean behavior against Jewish people and learning more about history so everyone can be kinder and smarter.
H. RES. 1266 — Condemning the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994 and encouraging accountability for the attack.
May 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:324
H. RES. 1266 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives condemning the 1994 bombing of the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where 85 people were killed. It urges accountability for those responsible,...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a strong message from the U.S. Congress saying they are really, really upset about a terrible explosion that happened a long time ago at a place where lots of Jewish people in Argentina get together. They want to make sure the people who did it get in big trouble, and they're showing they care about the Jewish people there.
H. R. 7232 — To direct the Secretary of State to revoke the visas of students who have engaged in antisemitic activities, and for other purposes.
February 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:545
H.R. 7232, known as the “No Visas for Anti-Semitic Students Act,” proposes regulations that direct the Secretary of State to revoke visas of students who have engaged in antisemitic activities. It requires automatic cancellation of nonimmigrant student visas for those who are...
Simple Explanation
The No Visas for Anti-Semitic Students Act is like a rule that says if a student from another country says or does mean things about Jewish people, they might not be allowed to stay and study in the United States anymore. It wants to make sure students don't belong to groups that are unkind to Jewish people or say hurtful things about them.
H. RES. 1449 — Condemning the global rise of antisemitism and calling upon countries and international bodies to counter antisemitism.
September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:189
H. RES. 1449 is a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives that condemns the global rise of antisemitism and urges countries and international organizations to take action against it. It highlights various international efforts, including the Global Guidelines for...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1449 is a message from the U.S. House of Representatives saying that people around the world should work together to stop antisemitism, which is being mean or unfair to Jewish people, and asking countries and groups to teach about the Holocaust and protect communities.
H. R. 6090 — An Act To provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes.
May 02, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:969
H.R. 6090, also known as the “Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023,” aims to enhance the enforcement of federal antidiscrimination laws related to education by acknowledging antisemitism as a form of discrimination. The bill emphasizes the significance of using the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6090 is a bill that wants teachers and schools to use a special definition of "antisemitism," or being unfair to Jewish people, to make sure everyone is treated nicely and fairly, just like the law says they should. This bill also makes sure this doesn't stop anyone from saying what they believe is true.
H. R. 8254 — To direct the Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to develop a curriculum for the study of modern-day antisemitism surrounding Hamas’ October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks against Israel for use in secondary schools, and for other purposes.
May 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:719
The proposed bill, H.R. 8254, instructs the Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to create a curriculum about modern-day antisemitism related to the events of October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched terrorist attacks against Israel. This curriculum is intended...
Simple Explanation
The bill tells someone in charge of a museum about the Holocaust to make a lesson plan for schools about how people may have used mean ideas about Jewish people in a bad thing that happened in Israel on October 7, 2023. They also need to tell Congress what they made and follow some rules about it.
S. RES. 670 — Strongly condemning the rise of antisemitism on campuses of institutions of higher education across the United States.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:296
S. RES. 670 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. Senate that condemns the increase of antisemitism on college campuses across the United States. It highlights the rise in antisemitic incidents following the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas, and criticizes university...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 670 is like a letter from the U.S. Senate saying, "We think it's bad that there are more mean actions against Jewish people at colleges and universities, and schools should do more to stop it." They want the Department of Education to help make sure everyone is treated fairly.
H. RES. 1449 — Condemning the global rise of antisemitism and calling upon countries and international bodies to counter antisemitism.
November 20, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:119
H. RES. 1449 is a resolution from the House of Representatives that condemns the global rise of antisemitism and emphasizes the threat it poses to societies and governments worldwide. It acknowledges the increased incidents of antisemitism following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and...
Simple Explanation
The H. RES. 1449 is a plan by the people in charge to say that being mean to Jewish people around the world is wrong and they want everyone to try really hard to stop it. They're asking other countries to follow some new rules they made to help stop the meanness, but they haven't said exactly how they'll make sure everyone follows those rules.
H. R. 7921 — To strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States.
April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,237
The “Countering Antisemitism Act” aims to strengthen federal efforts to combat antisemitism in the United States. It establishes a National Coordinator and an Interagency Task Force to oversee and coordinate strategies across various government agencies. The bill mandates educational studies...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about making sure the government works together to stop bad actions against Jewish people, by having special helpers and teams whose job is to create and check how well plans are working and to help keep Jewish places safe.
H. RES. 1562 — Condemning President Erdogan and his regime for issuing destabilizing statements following the attacks on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023, endangering the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s mission, threatening the territorial integrity of neighboring countries, supporting terrorism, and fostering antisemitic behavior around the globe.
November 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:378
H. RES. 1562 is a resolution in the House of Representatives condemning President Erdogan and his government for making destabilizing statements after the attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023. The resolution criticizes Erdogan's support for Hamas and his antisemitic remarks, which are seen as...
Simple Explanation
In simple terms, this bill is like a letter from the U.S. Congress saying they are upset with Turkey's leader for saying mean things after a big fight in Israel. They want Turkey to stop being mean and to do nice things like helping its neighbors and not supporting bad guys.
H. RES. 1537 — Condemning the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, and calling for Hamas and its leaders to immediately and unconditionally surrender and to release the hostages, including Americans.
October 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:959
The bill H. RES. 1537 condemns the violent attacks carried out by Hamas on October 7, 2023. It calls for the immediate and unconditional surrender of Hamas and demands the release of all hostages, including Americans. The resolution affirms Israel's right to defend itself...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants Hamas, a group that did something bad, to give up and let people they've taken go free, and it says Israel should be able to protect itself. It also talks about making sure people in need get help and says it's wrong to treat Jewish people unfairly.
H. RES. 1596 — Recognizing November 30, 2024, as Yom Haplitim or Jewish Refugee Day.
November 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:221
H. RES. 1596 is a resolution that recognizes November 30, 2024, as Yom Haplitim, or Jewish Refugee Day. It honors the 900,000 Jewish individuals who were exiled from Arab nations during the founding years of Israel. The resolution supports educational efforts to teach about...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1596 says that November 30, 2024, will be a special day called Jewish Refugee Day to remember when lots of Jewish people had to leave their homes in other countries to find safety in Israel, and it also wants everyone to learn about this history and be kind to Jewish people.
H. RES. 978 — Encouraging all schools in the United States to teach students digital literacy and history related to the Holocaust, World War II, and antisemitism.
January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:291
H. RES. 978 encourages schools across the United States to teach students digital literacy and history related to the Holocaust, World War II, and antisemitism. The resolution highlights the importance of understanding historical events to build informed citizens and promote...
Simple Explanation
This bill encourages schools in the United States to teach kids about digital skills and important history lessons, like the stories of World War II and the Holocaust, to help everyone learn about kindness and understanding.
H. RES. 1578 — Honoring and commending the American Jewish Committee on its 118th anniversary.
November 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:204
H. RES. 1578 is a resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives honoring the American Jewish Committee (AJC) on its 118th anniversary. The resolution acknowledges the AJC’s founding in 1906 and its historical and ongoing contributions to fighting antisemitism, supporting...
Simple Explanation
The bill is a special message from the U.S. House of Representatives saying "thank you" to the American Jewish Committee for working hard to stop hate, support human rights, and help people get along. It's like giving them a big high-five for everything they've done over 118 years!
H. RES. 1239 — Strongly condemning the rise of antisemitism on campuses of institutions of higher education across the United States.
May 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:259
H. RES. 1239 condemns the increase in antisemitic incidents on college campuses across the United States, especially following the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on Israel. The resolution criticizes college administrators who allow antisemitic activities on their campuses and urges the...
Simple Explanation
Congress is talking about a rule to stop mean actions toward Jewish people in colleges. They want schools and the government to make sure this rule is followed and might take money away from schools that don't stop the bad behavior.
S. RES. 758 — Remembering the 32nd anniversary of the bombing of the Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aires on March 17, 1992, and the 30th anniversary of the bombing of the Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association building in Buenos Aires on July 18, 1994, and recommitting to efforts to uphold justice for the victims of the attacks.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:499
The resolution, S. RES. 758, remembers the 1992 bombing of the Israeli Embassy and the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, which caused a significant loss of life and have not yet seen justice served for the victims. It condemns the attacks, honors the victims,...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big reminder to always remember and honor people who were hurt or lost their lives in two terrible events in Argentina. It says we should try really hard to find out who did it and help make sure bad things like that don't happen again.
H. R. 7231 — To prohibit Federal support for institutions of higher education that promote antisemitism, and for other purposes.
February 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:630
H.R. 7231 seeks to cut off federal support for colleges and universities that promote antisemitism. This legislation defines antisemitism as any hatred toward Jews and includes actions against Jews, their property, and religious facilities. The Secretary of Education is...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7231 is a rule that says if colleges or universities do things that are mean to Jewish people, they might lose money from the government unless they promise to stop being mean.
H. R. 6776 — To require a publicly traded company to disclose to the Securities and Exchange Commission if the company has a diversity, equity, and inclusion program to combat antisemitism.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:255
H.R. 6776, known as the "Antisemitism Inclusion in DEI Act of 2023," is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives. It requires publicly traded companies to report to the Securities and Exchange Commission whether they have diversity, equity, and inclusion programs specifically aimed...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6776 is a bill that wants big companies to tell a special group called the SEC if they have special programs to stop people from being mean to Jewish people. These companies have to include this information in their yearly reports.
H. R. 8606 — To reauthorize the Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to support Holocaust education programs, and for other purposes.
June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,074
H.R. 8606 proposes to extend the authorization of the Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to continue supporting Holocaust education programs until the fiscal year 2030. The bill includes a provision to conduct a national study on Holocaust education...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about letting the person in charge of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum keep helping schools teach about the Holocaust, making sure they do this until the year 2030, and finding out how well it's being taught by checking different schools across the country.
H. R. 6090 — An Act To provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes.
May 01, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,005
H. R. 6090, titled the "Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023," aims to enhance the enforcement of federal antidiscrimination laws in education by recognizing antisemitism as a form of prohibited discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It urges federal agencies, including...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that rules against treating people unfairly at school also include being mean to Jewish people. It uses a special definition to help understand what being mean to Jewish people looks like.

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